Entrepreneur Websites

The following websites have information, resources and how-to guides for starting a business, growing a business, finding business opportunities, and increasing business and sector knowledge.

Entrepreneur.com
Website: www.entrepreneur.com

Inc.com – the Daily Resource for entrepreneurs
Website: www.inc.com

Microsoft Office Online – business financial statements templates
Website: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx  then click on “Small Business”

Government Resources
The following websites (including Federal, State and City resources) provide useful information and services for startups and growing businesses.

Federal

U.S. Census Bureau U.S. census data
Website: http://www.census.gov
Phone: (212) 264-4730

US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Website: http://www.uscis.gov
Phone: (800) 755-0777

U.S. Department of Commerce
Website: http://www.doc.gov
Phone: (202)482-2000

U.S. Department of Labor
To find regulations related to wages, other labor laws, and equal pay provision
Website: http://www.dol.gov
Phone: (212) 337-2319

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
For assistance in complying with federal environmental regulations
Website: http://www.epa.gov/
Phone: (800) 424-9346

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
To obtain a federal trademark, service mark, or trade name
Website: http://www.uspto.gov
Phone: (800) 786-9199

Federal Trade Commission
To find federal disclosure information on franchise opportunities
Website: http://www.ftc.gov
Phone: (212) 264-1207

Internal Revenue Service
Tax payer education coordinator/Manhattan office Tax related issues
Website: http://www.irs.gov
Phone: (212) 436-1021

State

New York State Contract Reporter
Provides weekly listing of bidding opportunities for New York State
Website: http://www.nyscr.org
Phone: (888) 697-7787

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Questions pertaining to the laws and regulations governing New York
Website: http://www.tax.state.ny.us
Phone: (800) 225-5829

New York State Permits, Licenses, Government Regulations
http://opal.gorr.state.ny.us/

Workforce Development in New York State
Provides services and training to employers and job seekers
Website:http://www.wdsny.org

City

New York City Permits, Licenses, Government Regulations
NYC Business Express

Lower Manhattan
Information on resources, services, business incentives and real estate
http://www.lowermanhattan.info
http://www.renewnyc.com/
http://www.downtownnyincentives.com/
http://www.wallstreetrising.com